Family Development Coach – Fatherhood Program
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work -
Social Work
Youth Development, Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Family Advocacy & Support Services
(Reports to Fatherhood Program Director)
Living Redemption Community Development Corporation (LRCDC) is an independent Harlem-based nonprofit, dba Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub (LRYOH). Founded in 2019, LRCDC exists to catalyze Central, West, and East Harlem's homegrown "Credible Messengers," who are part of the broader Credible Messenger and Transformative Mentoring Movement. With a mission to Save Lives and Heal Communities One Relationship at a Time, LRCDC provides Credible Messenger-led mentoring, community outreach, and a holistic continuum of programs and wraparound supports for Harlem's most vulnerable youth and families and select communities across New York City.
POSITION
Living Redemption Community Development Corporation is hiring a Family Development Coach to play a critical role in LRCDC's Fatherhood Program by providing case management, coaching, and support to fathers as they work to strengthen their relationships with their children and communities. This position involves working directly with participants to develop Individual Service Plans (ISPs), connect them to resources, and support their personal and professional growth.
The Family Development Coach will also collaborate with program staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful services.
PREFERRED CORE COMPETENCIES
- Ability to engage clients.
- Willingness and ability to be strengths-focused.
- Ability to shift from a problem focus to understanding the processes that guide behavior. Willingness to advocate for youth and family, belief in the capacity of people to grow and change.
- Ability to manage stress and self-care.
- Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and company systems.
- Ability to maintain a high level of self-awareness.
- Ability to be comfortable with cultural differences; to relate without patronizing.
- Willingness to commit to empowering families to solve their problems.
- Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes.
- Willingness to be flexible to work with the families when they are available to meet.
- Possess excellent clinical, communication, documentation and organizational skills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify participants’ strengths, needs, and goals.
- Develop and implement Individual Service Plans (ISPs) tailored to each participant’s unique circumstances.
- Provide one-on-one coaching to support participants in achieving their goals, including parenting skills, employment, and personal development.
- Connect participants to community resources, such as job training programs, legal services, and housing assistance.
- Maintain regular contact with participants to monitor progress and provide ongoing support.
- Collaborate with program staff, including Training Specialists and Peer Mentors, to align services with program objectives.
- Document participant interactions and progress in compliance with program and DYCD requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and community events to support program goals.
EDUCATION PREFERENCE / TRAINING REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience facilitating training or workshops, preferably in family development or community engagement.
- Intermediate level of computer proficiency (ability to multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships.
COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), ability to learn other software as required.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Living Redemption Community Development Corporation, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
- All staff are expected to be familiar with, willing to learn, and able to serve using the Credible Messenger Approach, applying its relationship-centered principles to build trust, foster safety, and…
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